Some great freebies
Today is my son Liam’s birthday and for some strange quirk of fate his favourite author Mathew Reilly always tends to release a new novel within a week of this date.
I introduced Liam to Reilly a few years ago and in turn he made me enjoy his other works after he couldn’t get enough of his writing.
Fair cop Mathew Reilly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, my niece the soon to be PhD says she wishes he would use more punctuation, my brother thinks he takes things to extremes.
Me, like Liam think he writes great “Ripping Yarns” and his prose just makes your eyes read faster with every page.
Now, the reason I wrote this post (besides keeping Nat happy and not doing a ” I was featured page”) was to point people to Mathew Reilly’s web page where he has free Flash fiction to download.
Wonderful short and sharp stories written with a” person in a hurry” in mind.
Do yourself a favour and read the top 3 stories at least.
Complex 13, Time Tours& The Dead Prince
Sheer bloody murderous fun.
rubyred
I’m heading over there, sounds like perfect train fodder.
Danny
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In one my friend
Nick Ford
Yeah mate …............. massive MR fan here. Been followin his stuff and website for years.
“he writes great “Ripping Yarns” and his prose just makes your eyes read faster with every page.” .............. yep that’s the stuff i like. Temple and Ice Station are still the fav’s. Contest for the Sci Fi factor (has that movie gotten anywhere?)
Haven’t visited the site for awhile now …. will do. His short stories rock! The ‘rooftop chase’ one is a killer!!!!! AUSSIE PRIDE.
Danny
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thanks Nick, I hear there may be an invitation in the mail?
You think too much like us to go it alone.
cryptic???? hahahaha
Nick Ford
Oh …....... and HAPPY B’DAY to the lil fella!
Cathie Tranent
Happy Belated Birthday Liam! :)
Danny
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thanks dear :)))
Natalie Tyler
When I used to work in London I used to print bits off so I had something to read on the hour long train journey home … this would have been perfect. Great share Danny. We should start a ‘train reading’ account, ask for submissions of good short stories and then publish a downloadable pdf (like a zine for writers). We could try it as a one off … see how it goes?
Danny
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top idea Nat
mine are all tere in my account for others to share already
Pip Gerard
I’ve always admired him for his passion and drive. I’m thankful to have a few signed copies myself. (although his action packed writing is not my cup of tea.. but I see the appeal for sure. I especially love that he’s got so many young guys reading!! that is just brilliant!!)
I love the story of the beginning of his publishing career and often use it to tell others as an example of never giving up. The story of how Matthew wrote Contest and was rejected by every publisher he submitted it to. He didn’t lose heart though and self published it himself, getting it stocked in bookshops himself (which is no easy feat) The Fiction editor at the Sydney Pan office of the time, read it and loved it that much that she decided to publish his next book… and weren’t they glad they did (subsequently publishing Contest in p/b as well). He is the biggest Australian action writer there is (and he’s published all over the world). A real success story… and a classic example of never giving up no matter how many doors are slammed in your face.
Danny
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wouldn’t you love to have one of those self published Contests now?
H M Bascom
Happy birthday to Liam. Thanks for the link to some great writing.
Danny
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Thanks Helen
welcome back
Damien Mason
I’m a firm believer that whatever you read, if it brings you pleasure, is good. Books aren’t better or worse than each other, they’re all just books, and the individual reaction to them is what is important.
Except the Da Vinci Code, that’s a piece of crap.
Danny
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Thanks Damian.
I can’t agree with the Dan Brown diss, I’m a huge fan as well as Grisham, King and especially Crichton.
Something about those that make the masses read that kind of hook me in
except Stephanie Meyer, somethings wrong there
Vampires don’t sparkle!
Lawford
It’s like a fast forward comic book but in words only. Phew.
You’ve just missed him in Melb doing book signings at Borders in Chaddy.
He’s back on Dec 17 at Angus & Robertson in the city.
Danny
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Can’t go to Chaddy anymore, no where to bloody park.
I ‘ve got Knox
Nick Ford
wtf cryptic alright!
Just looked at my Contest …. 2000 ed. :( I noticed the ‘96 original was published under Karanadon Entertainment! Haha. Do you know how many originals he printed?
ToxtethOGrady
nice tip, thanks mr robinson
Danny
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hi dude
welcome back
give us some writing
Scott Robinson
Danny
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thanks Scott
he’s gonna love this.
Nick Ford 6 days ago
Just finished 5 Greatest Warriors. Bloody enjoyable stuff. You read it? Interview at the end was good.
Danny
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twice already, now i’m waiting for Michael Crichton’s new one
Nick Ford 6 days ago
I’m waitin to get my copy of Dan Brown’s newy back from my mum!